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Trump says White House needs ‘military complex’ as courts block his ballroom

Headline from Anchorage Daily News

When Trump first unveiled his plans for the new East Wing addition, he said it was needed to host VIP guests. More recently, he is calling it a “desperately needed National Security structure.”

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  1. Anchorage Daily News

    Trump says White House needs ‘military complex’ as courts block his ballroom (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    When Trump first unveiled his plans for the new East Wing addition, he said it was needed to host VIP guests. More recently, he is calling it a “desperately needed National Security structure.”

  2. RealClear Investigations

    Trump Says White House Needs 'Military Complex' (opens RealClear Investigations)

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    Dan Diamond, Washington Post When Trump first unveiled his plans for the new East Wing addition, he said it was needed to host VIP guests.

  3. Revolver News

    Trump says White House needs ‘military complex’ as courts block his ballroom… (opens Revolver News)

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